Algae patent pool
The idea of an "algae patent pool" was first proposed at the 3rd annual Algae Biomass Summit held in San Diego, California. The concept of the patent pool is an agreement to cross license within a collaboration or consortium in order to deliver an invention to the public.
How do we do that with individuals, and companies trying to protect strategic interests? Possibly by making it transparent what technology is currently being developed for algae. While the information regarding patents is available it would help if it was centralized for anyone to readily access, learn about, and possibly license.
How do we do that with individuals, and companies trying to protect strategic interests? Possibly by making it transparent what technology is currently being developed for algae. While the information regarding patents is available it would help if it was centralized for anyone to readily access, learn about, and possibly license.
Academic
Research institutions are a great environment where early stage innovation, and research can develop.
Create a widget that provides an updated feed of patents that are coming out of academic institutions. Use IBridge.com as source.
Industry
Industry provides the opportunity to stimulate, and benefit from early stage innovation, research, and knowledge.
Create a widget that provides an updated feed of patents that are coming out of companies. Use google patents or USPTO.gov as a source.